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Ultrafast laser reveals how electrical double layers form in trillionths of a second

Scientists have developed a new optical method to study the rapid formation of electrical double layers (EDLs) in liquids. EDLs are crucial for energy storage, cell communication, and water movement. Using intense laser pulses, researchers observed EDL dynamics in real-time at water surfaces. This technique allows for previously impossible observations, potentially leading to improvements in batteries, capacitors,...

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Laser tech trick supercharges lithium-sulfur batteries with longer life and power

Researchers at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology developed a groundbreaking laser printing technique for rapidly manufacturing lithium-sulfur batteries. The single-step process combines multiple complex production...

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RepAir Carbon is making carbon removal machines inspired by batteries

RepAir Carbon's new electrical carbon capture technology, which uses a reversible "battery-like" system for direct air and industrial emissions, could reduce costs to $70-$80 per ton of CO2 removed, significantly lower than...

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Scientists use James Webb Space Telescope to better understand solar system's origins

Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope studied Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs) beyond Neptune, discovering two groups with varying methanol ice content. This research offers insights into the early solar system's...

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Nanophotonic platform boosts efficiency of nonlinear-optical quantum teleportation

A quantum communication system using nonlinear optics and an indium-gallium-phosphide platform, developed at the University of Illinois, transmits quantum information with 94% fidelity at single-photon levels, potentially...

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Quantum sensors tested for next-generation particle physics experiments

Quantum sensors are enhancing particle detection in high-energy physics experiments. Researchers have successfully tested superconducting microwire single-photon detectors (SMSPDs) for detecting charged particles with improved...

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New 4D quantum sensors may help physicists trace the birth of space and time

Physicists are developing new 4D quantum sensors called SMSPDs to improve particle detection in high-energy colliders. These sensors can track both the spatial and time coordinates of particles with exceptional precision,...

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The oldest ant ever discovered found fossilized in Brazil

A 113-million-year-old hell ant fossil discovered in Brazil is now the oldest known ant specimen. Found in limestone, this extinct Cretaceous-era species had specialized scythe-like jaws for hunting prey. The discovery challenges...

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Flying robots unlock new horizons in construction

Aerial robots could revolutionize construction by reaching inaccessible places and offering flexibility in disaster relief and repairs. These drones can transport materials, build emergency shelters, and fix high-rise facades...

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TSMC's new 1.4nm method promises faster, more power-efficient chips

TSMC unveiled a new 1.4nm chip manufacturing process called A14, promising 15% faster or 30% less power-hungry processors by 2028. The company also announced "System on Wafer-X," an innovative design combining multiple computing...

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Sadly for China, rare Earth elements aren’t actually all that rare

China is restricting exports of critical minerals and rare earth elements used in high-tech products, escalating trade tensions with the US. While potentially disruptive in the short-term, experts suggest the impact may be...

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Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot performs handshakes, hugs, and more at China factory

Unitree's G1 humanoid robot demonstrated advanced movements like handshakes and hugs at the company's new factory in China. The robot learns complex behaviors in a virtual environment using Nvidia's Isaac Simulator before...

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100W to 2,000W: Rocket Lab’s solar arrays deliver tailored power for satellites

Rocket Lab has introduced STARRAY, a new line of customizable solar arrays for satellites. The system can provide power from 100 watts to over 2,000 watts, meeting diverse needs across orbital environments. STARRAY offers...

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China reveals new quantum drone tech to track stealth US submarines underwater

China's new drone-mounted quantum sensor system for underwater detection offers picotesla precision, potentially improving their ability to track US submarines and map the seabed, enhancing their underwater warfare capabilities.

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What happens in the brain when your mind blanks

Mind blanking, a mental state with no reportable thoughts occurring in 5-20% of waking time, is linked to specific brain activity patterns and may be connected to arousal levels, memory, and attention, with individual variations...

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US students to push hypersonic boundaries with new spacecraft on NASA rocket mission

University of Virginia students are developing HEDGE, a foot-long glider designed to collect hypersonic reentry data. The experiment, launching on a NASA rocket in August, aims to provide affordable spacecraft technology for...

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New nuclear reactor tests zero in on ghost-like particles tied to dark matter puzzles

Nuclear scientists have narrowed the search for sterile neutrinos, elusive particles potentially linked to dark matter. Using the PROSPECT-I detector at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's nuclear reactor, researchers looked for...

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Robot Hand With A Sense of Touch

The Ability Hand, a new bionic prosthetic by Psyonic, offers users improved control, touch sensitivity, and enhanced functionality, providing amputees with faster, stronger, and more responsive capabilities compared to previous...

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One quantum transition makes light at 21 cm

The 21-centimeter hydrogen radiation serves as a key tool for astronomers to explore the early universe, map dark voids, detect low-level star formation, and investigate cosmic events predating the first stars.

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First Successful Lightning Triggering and Guiding Using a Drone

NTT successfully triggered and guided lightning using a drone equipped with a specially designed protection cage. This groundbreaking experiment demonstrated the effectiveness of electric field-based lightning triggering and...

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Engineering a robot that can jump 10 feet high -- without legs

Georgia Tech engineers created a 5-inch soft robot modeled after nematode worms, capable of jumping 10 feet high without legs. The silicone rod with a carbon-fiber spine mimics nematodes' body contortion and energy storage for...

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'Periodic table of machine learning' could fuel AI discovery

MIT researchers created a periodic table of machine learning algorithms, uncovering links between methods and enabling better AI models, as demonstrated by their new image-classification algorithm that outperformed current...

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One test, 10 drops, 12 cancers: AI-powered blood test nails 99% accuracy in UK trial

A revolutionary AI-powered blood test called miONCO-Dx is entering NHS trials, capable of detecting 12 cancers with 99% accuracy using just 10 drops of blood. The test analyzes microRNA to detect cancer before symptoms appear,...

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China breaks quantum code barrier—sparking new concerns over data security

Professor Wang Chao of Shanghai University achieved a breakthrough in quantum cryptology by factoring a 90-bit RSA integer using the D-Wave Advantage quantum computer. This combines quantum annealing with classical cryptography...

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